Comment Submitted by Anonymous

I respectfully oppose the proposed changes affecting Employment Authorization Documents. Ukrainians who came to the United States through humanitarian parole did not necessarily leave Ukraine in search of a better life. Many of us left behind our homes, careers, family members, and stable lives because the war made it unsafe to remain. We are grateful to the United States for providing temporary protection and the opportunity to rebuild our lives through our own work. I came to the United States with my children under the Uniting for Ukraine program. I work, pay taxes, and support my family without relying on public financial assistance. My ability to maintain valid employment authorization is essential for paying for housing, education, transportation, and ordinary family expenses. Requiring applicants to prove “economic necessity” would create unnecessary uncertainty. The ability to work legally is itself what allows people to remain financially independent, support their families, contribute to their communities, and avoid dependence on government assistance. Requiring a job offer from an employer enrolled in E-Verify before an EAD can be renewed would also create a harmful cycle. A person may need a valid EAD to obtain or keep a job, but under the proposed rule may be unable to renew the EAD without first securing an offer from a qualifying employer. Workers should not lose employment authorization because of an employer’s decision not to participate in E-Verify. I respectfully urge USCIS to maintain fair, clear, and objective standards for employment authorization and to avoid changes that would disrupt lawful employment, family stability, and the ability of humanitarian parolees to support themselves through work.